Are praying mantis considered to be poisonous?

Mantises are usually called "praying mantises" due to the way their forelimbs fold down. This trait is an attack posture that allows a mantis to quickly strike its prey with no prior movement. Mantises are known to practice sexual cannibalism. read more

I don’t think that mantids produce any toxic chemicals. They prey on their victims using physical means, not chemical. read more

The ‘Praying Mantis’ is a member of this frequently misunderstood group. In fact, the praying mantis has more to do with ‘preying’ that it does ‘praying’. It is only called the ‘Praying Mantis’ because these mantises have forelegs that are bent in a praying stance or prayer motion. read more